The Counselor's Corner
October 2018
Guidance Focus
This month, I will be going into classrooms and discussing being drug free. Primary grades will have lessons on who you can and should not trust and what is a drug? Secondary will receive information on finding your "natural high". October is RED RIBBON WEEK!!!!! I am also so excited and have worked with our School Resource Officer to come in and talk to select classes about being drug-free! Please see the flier I included at the bottom of the page. Participation is highly encouraged.
Lemonade Lesson
WHAT DOES RESPECT LOOK LIKE?
Respect replies. Think about something that you and your youngster disagree on (say, whether his video game time should be limited). Model having a respectful discussion about it. You might say that his brain and body are growing and that he needs to run and play to stay healthy. Then, suggest a respectful response, such as, "I want to be healthy, but I love video games." Have him brainstorm other situations where people have different opinions but still speak to each other with respect.
Everyday acts. When you mow the lawn or clean up after your dog, you can teach your child about respect for neighbors. Explain that keeping your neighborhood clean and neat makes it nice for everyone. Ask him to think of other respectful things neighbors should do. If you share an apartment laundry room, he might say that you respect neighbors' time by removing your clothes when they're done so others get to use the washers and dryers.
After-school questions
- "What's the coolest think that happened? What wasn't so cool?"
- "Pretend you're the teacher. How would you describe the day?"
- "What made you laugh?"
- "What was the most creative thing you did?"
- "How were you kind of helpful today? Was anyone kind or helpful to you?"
A little about me!
I grew up in the Alief suburbs of Houston, TX. My high school mascot was also a tiger, therefore I feel I was always destined for Terrace. I have a Bachelor's in Education from UTSA and a Master's in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M. I enjoy reading and learning and truly consider myself a lifelong learner.
In my free time, I LOVE to travel. I have wanderlust and plan on using my summers to travel the world. I enjoy hiking, playing with my Goldendoodle Poe, trying out new restaurants, and doing Pilates. Although I have a thirst for adventure, nothing will ever beat lighting candles and curling up with a good book before bed.
I look forward to getting to meet you all and getting to know your child! In addition to my guidance program, I will also be handling Section 504, including Dyslexia referrals, referrals for RTI, and GT referrals.